Former subpostmaster Alan Bates, who led the campaign to expose the Horizon IT scandal, has told the Post Office inquiry that the organisation has spent 23 years trying to silence him.
Giving evidence in central London on Tuesday, Mr Bates criticised former postal affairs minister Ed Davey for saying the government had an “arms-length relationship” with the Post Office.
He also described the Post Office as “an atrocious organisation” that needs “disbanding”.
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Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells was escorted by a large police presence as she departed the Post Office Inquiry. Ms Vennells broke down in tears as she gave evidence for the third and final day of the Horizon IT scandal. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells broke down in tears as she faced questioning on the third day of giving evidence to the Horizon IT inquiry. "I loved the post office. I worked as hard as I possibly could to deliver the best post office for the UK," Ms Vennells said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has arrived at the Post Office inquiry for a final day of questioning. Ms Vennells has faced questioning over the last two days, where she admitted to making a false statement to MPs.
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Former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells ignores questions from reporters as she arrives at Aldwych House for her second day of evidence to the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The former boss of the Post Office breaks down in tears as she gives evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry. Paula Vennells who was chief executive from 2012-2019 says she was "too trusting" of information she was given at the time and admits the Post Office did know about problems with the software but she “personally didn’t”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has welcomed his party's 72 MPs, in a meeting at Lib Dem HQ in London.
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Lib Dems leader Sir Ed Davey says his party's MPs will be a 'voice for carers', and will immediately begin a campaign for an emergency budget for the health and social care sector. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has celebrated his party's election result in which it won 70 seats, returning to Parliament as the third largest party, overtaking the SNP. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey comfortably holds on to his seat of Kingston and Surbiton. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey arrives in Kingston-upon-Thames ahead of the declaration for his seat as the Liberal Democrats look set for major gains in the 2024 General Election. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of murder after the discovery of human remains in suitcases in Bristol, and, at a flat in west London. 34-year-old Yostin Andres Mosquera appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates Court earlier today. Police have named the two victims as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso and 71 year old Paul Longworth who lived together at a flat in Shepherds Bush. The suspect had been staying with them. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the double murder of two men after human remains were found in two suitcases in Bristol.. Sky News
Excited fans in London sang along to the national anthem as they watched coverage of the Euros final with England taking on Spain. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England fans in Wembley's BOXPARK are gearing up for the Euros final against Spain, hopeful that 'football is coming home'.
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Ministers depart Downing Street following a Cabinet meeting, passing Larry, the Chief Mouser, in the doorway. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gareth Southgate has resigned as manager of the England men’s national football team after almost eight years at the helm. It comes just two days after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Despite that disappointment, Southgate has taken the Three Lions to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final during his time in charge. Prince William, President of the Football Association (FA), tweeted his thanks to Southgate for his leadership. The FA says the process to appoint Southgate’s successor has begun, and they aim to have a new manager confirmed as soon as possible. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
When asked about the upcoming election in the United States, James Murray emphasised the importance of working on relationship between the UK and US which is ''more important than any individual person''. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Post Office's former managing director arrives to give evidence at the Post Office inquiry in central London. In his evidence, Alan Cook tells the inquiry he did not realise the Post Office brought..
Former sub-postmaster Alan Bates said that "they just have to get on with it and get people paid", as he spoke out after giving evidence at the Post Office inquiry. Mr Bates was asked if he believes..
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